School of Nursing Distinguished Professor

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
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General Information


Position Number 004770
Working Title School of Nursing Distinguished Professor
Classification Title 9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty
College College of Health & Human Svc (Col)
Department School of Nursing
Position Designation Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per year 9
Primary Purpose of Department
The UNC Charlotte School of Nursing empowers graduates to provide holistic care and advocacy in diverse, interprofessional healthcare environments through excellence in education, research, scholarship, clinical practice, and service.
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development – Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of her/his academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member’s discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession – All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: http://provost.uncc.edu/academic-budget-personnel/handbook/search-committee
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Distinguished Professor will be assigned to the School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Services. The holder of the role will be expected to make a wide range of contributions to the research, educational, and service missions of the University. The successful candidate will be expected to have an ongoing externally funded research agenda and experience mentoring junior faculty and graduate students, in addition to teaching and service expectations.
Minimum Experience/Education

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
Candidates must be eligible to be licensed as RN in North Carolina, have practice experience as a registered nurse or advanced practice nurse, hold a Master’s degree in Nursing, and an earned doctorate in Nursing or related field.
This position is at the rank of Associate or full Professor. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of securing external research funding. Priority will be given to applicants who have successfully obtained national grant funding. Must possess research and leadership skills, and maintain an active program of research that complements or provides depth to existing faculty expertise. Must have an established publication record in an area that complements the mission of the University and the School of Nursing. The preferred candidate should also demonstrate evidence of excellent teaching ability. Must have excellent interpersonal skills which enable working across multiple professions to address priority issues and funding opportunities in the research community. Must have a proven track record of mentoring students and faculty.
We are particularly interested in candidates whose research demonstrates a commitment to preparing nurse scholars who will build nursing science through a focus on holistic health, societal leadership, and transforming healthcare systems by leading interprofessional research initiatives.
Successful candidates will have a record of 3-5 years teaching/mentoring experience with diverse undergraduate and graduate students and faculty. Should have experience in online teaching.
Necessary Licenses/Certifications
Must have, or be eligible to obtain licensing from the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Special Notes to Applicants
As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. All finalists are subject to criminal background checks.
Applications must be submitted electronically with a cover letter summarizing your unique qualifications to serve as the Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professor or Scholar, including relevant teaching, research, and administrative experiences; a current CV; and a list of four references with contact information. Nominations and inquiries from potential applicants can contact Rehana Dharani of Korn Ferry who are assisting in the search [email protected]
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.
Job Open Date 10/11/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Date Review of Applications will Begin 11/01/2023
Proposed Hire Date 08/12/2024
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